Happy World Sleep Day!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AMvyBXOWQOA How did you sleep over the past year? World Sleep Day is an annual day that celebrates and evaluates everything we’ve learned about sleep. Sleep-related issues including social aspects, driving, medicine, and education are all brought to the forefront of the discussion to decide what actions need to be taken next. The goal is […]
Sleeping Through Daylight Savings Time
Daylight Savings Time is in full swing, yet many of us are struggling with the adjustment. It can be difficult to give up one hour sleep and still perform our best. Try these tips to get through the rest of your week and to maximize your sleep potential: Sleep when you are sleepy: Don’t force […]
How A Lack Of Sleep Can Hurt Your Career
When you wake up in the morning do you think about how your night’s rest is going to affect your work day? Research has more than reiterated that sleep is an important tool for our productivity, creativity and innovation. However, according to the CDC, nearly a third of Americans are sleep deprived and sleeping less […]
Sleep without Drugs: Meet the YouTube Sleep Whisperer
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MrC2pulsFKw Need a little help getting to sleep tonight? Meet 25-year old Isle Blansert of Toronto, who helps YouTube users all around the world get a better night of sleep by making videos on her YouTube channel of soothing sounds of brushing, tapping and pouring different items, leading to 16 million views. In 2012, she […]
Study: Sleep Apnea Linked To Pneumonia Risk
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) has been a growing health topic in recent years. The sleep disorder is characterized by pauses in breathing during sleep, leading to sleep disruptions and daytime drowsiness. OSA has already been tired to serious health conditions such as cancer, heart disease and diabetes. And now, a new study suggests OSA increases […]
How to Find the Right Sized Mattress
You can only sleep as well as your equipment will allow, hence the important of finding the perfect mattress. The size of your of mattress is just as important as its comfort level. The majority of grown adults will sleep poorly in a twin bed, so leave them for children to get their snooze. A […]
Super Sleepers Aren’t Just A Myth
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cf3RhGXK3_o While two-thirds of Americans admit that they don’t get enough sleep, a tiny fraction of people are thriving without it. These super sleepers can naturally function at a high level on less than 6 hours of sleep, while the rest of us don’t resemble our normal selves without 7-9 hours. Many people claim to […]
9 Little-Known Facts About Dreaming
There is a lot to be learned about sleep, with new studies frequently being published in peer-reviewed journals. Recently, researchers have found that certain changes take place inside our brains during sleep, but are still figuring out what it all means. Information on dreams is mostly theory-based and progress has been slow but, here’s what […]
6 Ways You Are Sabotaging Your Sleep
We need sleep throughout the entire journey of our lives, even though it’s easy to forget. It is recommended that adults sleep for 7-9 hours each night to be at their optimal performance and health levels. Older adults may adults may find that good sleep is more difficult to obtain with the interference of medications, […]
Your Guide to Cultivating a Sleep-Promoting Lifestyle
When was the last time you got a great night’s rest? Research shows that sleep hygiene starts from the minute you wake up to the time you tuck into bed at night. It can be tricky to stick to a routine but, getting a night of high-quality sleep is priceless. Try adding these tips to […]
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